Posted by Dr. Mercola
If you are a constant worrier or don't handle stress in a healthy manner, you may be in a higher bracket of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. While the origin of the link between stress and Alzheimer's remains unclear, researchers stated that it is likely that chronic high levels of stress hormones may result in damage to the regions of the brain that are responsible for regulating behavior under stress and memory.The study consisted of asking over 1000 people about their tendencies to experience bouts of worry and stress. The participants were evaluated after three to six years to see whether or not they developed Alzheimer's disease.
The study revealed two key findings:
- The participants who were more prone to feelings of stress were more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease
- The link between stress and Alzheimer's was more predominant in white participants
It was also discovered that each individual is able to deal with psychological stress in varying degrees. Researchers advised that if you know a loved one who seems to be unhappy on a regular basis to urge them to seek out a qualified mental health professional.
One expert noted that this was the first study to examine the possible connection between stress and Alzheimer's disease among the African American population and stated that the findings underscore the importance of including racial and ethic minorities in these types of studies.
I worry way too much. I keep thinking, that if just this one thing was fixed, then I wouldn't have any thing to worry about. But then, that thing gets fixed, and along comes something new to worry about.
ReplyDeleteGreat, something new to worry about.
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